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Duke basketball unveils Black Friday starting five

Duke basketball needs a fast start from these five starters against Xavier.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball unveils Black Friday starting five
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The Duke basketball team survived the first round of the Phil Knight Legacy tournament in Portland, Ore., on Thanksgiving, largely thanks to the double-doubles from freshman power forward Kyle Filipowski and graduate center Ryan Young.

Fast forward 24 hours.

Now, against the almost-ranked Xavier Musketeers (4-1, 0-0 Big East) at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) on Black Friday, the No. 8 Duke Blue Devils (5-1, 0-0 ACC) look to get off to a better start than in their too-close-for-comfort 54-51 win over the unranked Oregon State Beavers on Thanksgiving.

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Roughly 15 minutes before tipoff, the Blue Devils' official Twitter account reported that first-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer is rolling out the following starting lineup against the Musketeers:

  • Junior point guard Jeremy Roach
  • Freshman combo guard Tyrese Proctor
  • Freshman small forward Mark Mitchell
  • Freshman power forward Kyle Filipowski
  • Freshman center Dereck Lively II

This is the fourth straight game Scheyer has employed that starting five.

With a win, the Duke Blue Devils would face the winner between the No. 6 Gonzaga Bulldogs and No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers at 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday (ABC).  If they lose to Xavier, they will play the loser between Gonzaga and Purdue at 7:30 p.m. Sunday (ESPN).

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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